2006 Dodge Ram 2500 engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on interstate highway in my 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel truck the check engine light came on and the engine shut down. It appeared that a fuel line had ruptured. Fuel had sprayed on the engine and fuel was visibly leaking from the engine. The truck was towed to the dodge dealership…”
filed Nov 11, 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 25 mph. The failure occurred several times. The failure also occurred when he stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. The vehicle would restart immediately after the failure occurred. The vehicle…”
filed Mar 29, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online…
9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online…
9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 23 | 7% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 20 | 6% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 26 | 6% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.